I have to say that I’m quite impressed with the lather I get from the two Maggard soaps I’ve tried—today is London Barbershop, which has tallow in addition to the coconut oil. Once again a very thick, creamy lather easily achieved. Great stuff–and that Wet Shaving Products Monarch is no slouch either. The knot looks flat on one side: that’s where the damp (fully shaken out) brush dried while pressed against the back of the shelf. I really should let them dry out in the open to keep their shape better, my counter is currently short of “open.”
The Merkur 37C did an efficient job. Some have said, and I agree, that the 37C is more aggressive than (say) the Shavecraft #102 or the Stealth. NOT more efficient—they are all extremely efficient—but not so comfortable. By “comfort” I mean that the razor feels good on your face and as though it cannot nick you. The 37C does not feel so comfortable as the Stealth or #102, and indeed I did get a small nick on lower lip in the XTG pass.
Obviously, razors do have some YMMV involved, and I know some prefer the 37C to the Stealth (after having tried both, of course), but for me the more comfortable slants are my own favorites.
A small dollop—a dillip?—of D.R. Harris After Shaving Milk, which has a very fine fragrance and feel, and I’m ready for another day.
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